Author Archives: MichaelOrdman

Exits, takeovers, and mergers to 13th July 25

Israel’s Cyera has acquired Israel’s Otterize for tens of millions of dollars. Apple has acquired Israel’s TrueMeeting (previously named CommonGround AI).

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More money to invest in Israel

Venture capital fund Red Dot Capital Partners (see here previously) has extended its third flagship fund, securing total commitments of $320 million for investing in early-stage Israeli startups. Investors include from countries that do not have diplomatic relations with Israel. … Continue reading

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The benefits of international industrial cooperation

A report by the Industrial Cooperation Authority (ICA) shows Israel’s economy generates $6 billion annually in actual procurement from its expanding network of industrial cooperation agreements with global partners and supports 1,100+ local businesses. https://israfan.com/p/israel-industrial-cooperation-boost-2025

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Israel’s cybersecurity ecosystem

Startup Nation Central reports that the 500+ Israeli cybersecurity startups last year raised $3.8 billion – double the funding raised in the sector in 2023. It amounts to 40% of the funds raised by US cybersecurity companies – very commendable. … Continue reading

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Amazon returns to Israel

Online retail giant Amazon.com has fully resumed operations in Israel, lifting a suspension on shipments to addresses in the Jewish state imposed during the 12-day war between Iran and Israel.  It has also resumed its free shipping deal for orders … Continue reading

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Foreign airlines return to Israel

Emirati carrier Flydubai, resumed flying to Israel one day after the ceasefire with Iran began. Israeli-owned TUS Airways, the Greek airline Blue Bird Airways and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad began flights one day later, with China’s Hainan close behind. United, Wizz … Continue reading

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UAV detection system built on the frontline

Israel’s SkyHoop was created on the battlefield by 36-year-old IDF reservist Zach Bergerson, to alerts troops to incoming aerial threats using mobile phone technology. It has already begun pilot programs in Ukraine and is in talks for a trial with … Continue reading

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Multilingual AI is Wonderful

Israeli startup Wonderful has developed a system of AI agents that manage voice, chat, and email interactions for call centers in non-English-speaking countries. Already in use at Israeli organizations Bezeq and Maccabi Health Services, it autonomously handles many customer-response tasks. … Continue reading

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Pre-biotics from carobs

Israel’s CarobWay (see here previously) is launching its carob-derived prebiotic fiber, CarobBiome™. It aims to meet the needs of consumers seeking effective gut and metabolic health benefits. It contains naturally occurring polyphenols, to nourish the gut microbiota, with less bloating. … Continue reading

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A map of Israeli quantum computing

Earth & Beyond Ventures, with Deloitte Catalyst, have identified nine main Israeli quantum computing startups that have collectively raised about $650 million to date, including $300+ million in 2025 alone. With 15 more Israeli quantum startups, Israel punches above its … Continue reading

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